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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.12, 552.16 and 185.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.12, 552.16 and 185.38 is: 278.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.12 : 552.16 = 185.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.12/552.16 = 185.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.12x = 552.16 × 185.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.12x = 102,357.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,357.58/368.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.05

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